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White bean and za'atar soup with toasted sesame seeds

White bean and za'atar soup with toasted sesame seeds

This easy, hearty soup is a perfect winter warmer. I love the za'atar flavours of sumac, thyme, and sesame seeds, and cannelini beans are the perfect blank canvas to serve them with. And really, who doesn't love anything involving Turkish bread? More

Gnocchi with red wine, lentil and olive sauce

Gnocchi with red wine, lentil and olive sauce

The rich flavours of red wine, kalamata olives and tomatoes meld beautifully in this zesty, hearty sauce. And with only two ingredients requiring any kind of prep, it's a relaxed cooking experience! More

The Feta Hands pantry

The Feta Hands pantry

If you're keen to eat more vegetarian meals, having the right pantry will help make the task feel a little less daunting. I've focused on cheap, easy-to-source ingredients so that you can build your pantry quickly and easily without breaking the bank. More

Japanese deconstructed sushi salad

Japanese deconstructed sushi salad

This dish combines classic vegetarian sushi ingredients, including tofu, egg, cucumber and avocado, in a simple cold salad with a delicious Japanese mayonnaise, soy sauce and wasabi dressing. More

Five things you should be freezing

Five things you should be freezing

With the intensely frugal nature bestowed upon me by my mother, my mother's mother, and probably her mother before her, it's hardly surprising that I'm forever looking for ways to reduce waste. More

Barbecued heirloom tomato bruschetta with feta and basil

Barbecued heirloom tomato bruschetta with feta and basil

I've loved bruschetta since I was a kid. Tomatoes, basil, balsamic, feta... what more could you want. I love how versatile it is, too. You can't beat barbecued tomatoes, but in a pinch you can easily just spread feta on toast, add a few slices of fresh tomato and torn basil leaves, drizzle with vinegar, and there you have it. Big, bold flavour heaven. More

Mexican chilli mac and cheese

Mexican chilli mac and cheese

This super-quick, delicious meal is big on bold Mexican flavours with plenty of protein coming from the beans, but still retains the comfort and familiarity of that old favourite, mac and cheese! More

Gourmet barbecue selection

Gourmet barbecue selection

Smoky corn with lime butter. Sweet potato and chickpea balls with broccolini and tahini yoghurt. Zucchini and haloumi skewers. Barbecue heaven. More

Gnocchi with smoky eggplant and kale sauce

Gnocchi with smoky eggplant and kale sauce

Here's a recipe that can be whipped together quickly in a pinch, or left to simmer for hours for that rich flavour and tender texture. Smoky eggplant and finely diced olives give an enticing depth of flavour to a seemingly simple tomato sauce, served over soft, light gnocchi. More